3920 N High School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46254, USA
- Mon11 AM – 11 PM
- Tue11 AM – 11 PM
- Wed11 AM – 11 PM
- Thu11 AM – 11 PM
- Fri11 AM – 11 PM
- Sat11 AM – 11 PM
- Sun · Today11 AM – 11 PM
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- Tacos
El Maguey's alambre folds grilled beef, peppers, and onions together with melted cheese, then deepens the mixture with chunks of bacon and its drippings. Warm flour tortillas arrive three to an order, ready to hold the rich filling. A squeeze of lime is essential, cutting through the cheese and bacon while sharpening the grilled flavors. It is a mild taco built more around savoriness than heat.
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- Mexican
El Maguey is an unfussy Eagledale stop for tacos and a broad Mexican menu. The dining room works equally well for a quick plate or a larger spread of combination dinners, rice, beans, and familiar house specialties. Make tacos the anchor, then add a side or shared plate when the table wants more range; the appeal is a direct neighborhood meal without ceremony.
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